This man named himself as
This man named himself as governor of the settlement of Vera Cruz. He scuttled his ships to prevent his army from retreating to Cuba. Soldiers under this man were slaughtered in La Noche Triste. A translator for this man was a slave known as La Malinche, who was given to this man after his victory at Tabasco. This man was greeted as a guest in Tenochtitlan before taking Montezuma hostage. For 10 points, name this conquistador who overthrew the Aztec Empire.
This man named himself as governor of the settlement of Vera Cruz.
Hernán {Cortés}